London: Westminster to Tower Bridge Thames River Cruise

Additional Information & Description

The Westminster to Tower Bridge Thames River Cruise brings London’s central landmarks into view from the water, combining sightseeing with a journey between two of the city’s riverside areas. Follow the Thames through central London rather than taking the same route by road, with the waterfront and skyline forming the backdrop to your trip.

Landmarks along the Thames

Take your seat for a route passing the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye, followed by sights including St Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe and the Tower of London. Seeing these buildings from the river places them within the wider cityscape: the cruise brings several major sights together in a single journey, without a separate stop at each one. This is sightseeing from the boat rather than admission to the landmarks along the route.

Open-air views or a heated saloon

Choose the open-air deck for views and photo opportunities, or sit inside the heated saloon. Both are available on board, so the cruise gives you a choice between being outdoors on the Thames and taking an indoor seat. An onboard bar is also available. Food and drinks can be purchased during the cruise, but they are not included in the ticket price. Tips are excluded too.

Commentary as you cruise

Live commentary in English accompanies the journey, adding explanation to the sights you pass. The ticket also includes a downloadable audio guide app with multilingual commentary. Audio languages include English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic and Chinese, including Mandarin. The app provides a commentary option for visitors who prefer to listen in one of those languages.

Choose your journey

The ticket covers a one-way or roundtrip cruise, depending on the option selected. The outward journey takes roughly half an hour and ends at Butler’s Wharf Pier, next to Tower Bridge. That arrival point gives you access to the Tower Bridge area and nearby attractions after leaving the boat.

Boarding and ticket access

Depart from Westminster Pier on Victoria Embankment and arrive 15 minutes before departure. Tickets are delivered instantly and can be presented on a smartphone. The cruise is wheelchair accessible.